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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Cycles of Matter

Question 1 • NC-Earth Environmental Science LB

What is a biogeochemical cycle?

Answer
A
a process by which bacteria convert nitrates into nitrogen gas
B
a process that converts light energy into chemical energy
C
a process by which water enters the atmosphere by evaporating from the leaves of plants
D
a process that recycles elements and other matter through the biosphere

Explanation

A biogeochemical cycle moves and recycles elements and other matter between living organisms and parts of Earth such as the atmosphere, water, and soil. Therefore, the correct choice is “a process that recycles elements and other matter through the biosphere.” The other choices describe specific processes: denitrification, photosynthesis, and transpiration.

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